Presentations and Workshops
We lead presentations and workshops for groups of all sizes, sharing fresh ideas and resources that support transformation.
Supporting Leaders through Change
We are surrounded by change organizationally, personally and in our communities. Developing the capacity to guide and support others through transition is vital to the successful governance of nonprofit organizations.
Inspiration, innovation and integration are a part of the process of learning to orient to uncertainty, envision possibility, and to navigate through change for yourself and help others along their own path.
In this session, participants will:
Explore how humans respond to and discover a new way to move through change
Develop capacity to embrace and guide change for others
Understand what it means to adapt to change and develop fluidity and fluency
The Role of the Board
High-performing volunteer Boards are vital to the successful governance of nonprofit organizations, yet few board members receive training on their roles and responsibilities. This can lead to frustration, lack of engagement, and burn-out.
The most effective Boards operate at the strategic level, setting the direction for their organizations with a full understanding of their fiduciary duties and corporate responsibilities.
In this two-hour session, participants learn:
The role differences between boards, committees, and staff
A board member’s fiduciary liabilities
Insight into the proper use of this most valuable asset - the volunteer Board member
Key themes include: Responsibilities and Governance; Leadership Structure, Developing and Evaluating the Organization
Board Development, recruitment, and succession planning
A strong Board of Directors is key to providing consistent strategic direction for an organization.
Board development, recruitment, and succession planning is a very important component of effective governance and leadership that can ensure a successful future for your organization.
In this session, participants learn:
How to conduct a Board talent and expertise assessment process to determine gaps that need to be filled
Strategic recruitment processes, and communications cadence for attracting talent to your Board
Building your bullpen: A succession planning and leadership collaboration model
The Importance of Strategic Planning
Are you looking for a strategic roadmap that will bring your goals to life?
Strategic planning is a process that takes place over time rather than an event. Done effectively, strategic planning is an inclusive process, bringing leadership to consensus on direction, engaging members and stakeholders, and developing focus that allows you to say yes (and no!) to opportunities.
In this session, participants learn:
The importance of strong vision and missions statements for key decision making
Tools for effective planning that identify key focus areas, strategies, and goals
How to implement a strategic plan over the course of the plan and throughout the entire organization
Pillars of Successful Partnerships
The ultimate outcome of a partnership is to reach shared goals in a way that benefits all involved. Partnerships can yield incredible results, but can also drain time and resources when poorly orchestrated. Learn to create partnerships that are rooted in strategy, enabling success for your project, program, or collaborative vision.
If partnerships are an essential element of your organization and you recognize that working collaboratively could make a greater impact on your mission, this workshop is for you.
In this session, participants learn:
What makes a partnership effective
Common causes of ineffective partnerships
How to create partnerships that are rooted in strategy, enabling success for your project, program, or collaborative vision
This is a selection of organizations for whom I have presented.
